ITEM DETAILS
- .925 Sterling Silver
- Stamped with my maker's mark for authenticity
- Sterling silver chain with lobster clasp closure
- Pendants hang at 22" with tassels at 30"
- Natural HIGH GRADE Turquoise, thick and raw.
- Handmade in Maine in my home studio
ABOUT THE ART
Since girlhood, I’ve been enamored with the American West.
In elementary school, I was Laura Ingalls for Halloween 3 years in a row, dressed in a prairie frock & matching bonnet hand sewn by my Mom.
In middle school, I wrote my first big history report on what life was like for women on the Wagon Trains. The good, the bad, the ugly. I made cowboy Johnny cakes for the class & remember the laughs when I divulged that they did indeed burn Buffalo patties for fire when wood was scarce.
Through high school & college, I ate up every Willa Cather book, marveled at Georgia O’Keefe paintings & watched every Western I could with my mom. I remember a girl in class trying to make fun my vintage cowboy boots by calling me “a dirty ranch hand” and to this day I still consider that a high compliment. 😆👢
Even now, I’m endlessly inspired by the gumption & grit the women of the west possessed- to be able to pack up everything in a wagon & endure months of hardship whilst exposed to the elements, all in search of a better life. To me, they exemplify the perfect marriage of beauty & valor.
These Turquoise Feminine Bolos are a nod to those women. Rugged yet delicate, with a high grade NATURAL turquoise slices mined in the heart of the American West.
I’ve had these incredible cuts of high grade natural turquoise in my collection for YEARS, & finally had the courage to do them justice. These are incredibly rare, one of a kind beauties that are well worth the investment. It is my hope that they will become heirlooms & I am thrilled to offer them to you.
A NOTE ON WEAR
I have chosen high quality materials to create a piece of artful jewelry that will last a lifetime. Although crafted with the adventurous spirit in mind, please take care while wearing my pieces as natural stones can be delicate. To prolong the life of your piece, I suggest you remove it while swimming, hiking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, skydiving or whatever other crazy and rigorous adventure you find yourself on!
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